The earliest known evidence of human presence in the area now known as England was that of homo antecessor, dating to approximately 780,000 years ago.
Below the regional level, all of England is divided into 48 counties
With over 53 million inhabitants, England is the most densely populated of the United Kingdom, accounting for 84% of the combined total
59.4% of the population is Christian, 24.7% non-religious, 5% is Muslim while 3.7% of the population belongs to other religions and 7.2 did not give an answer
England and its Counties
Traditional British Steak Pie
The British Flag
Regional Influences
There have been three major influences on British Cuisine, These are 1) Different settlers since the ancient times who have varied and added to the national dishes. These include the Romans, the Vikings and the French. 2) The expansion of the British empire as when the ex patriots returned they brought back food from the colonies. For example English Breakfast Tea originally came from East Asia but has since become a staple of the British cuisine. 3) The war years also had a major impact as food was scarce and therefore it brought the British people back to more traditional cooking using mainly staple foods rather than more exotic imported goods.
Traditional Meals
Sunday Roast using featuring Chicken, Pork, Beef or Lamb joint
Fish and Chips
Full English Breakfast including bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, fried bread, black pudding, baked beans, mushrooms, and eggs.
Sausages and Mash Potatoes colloquially known as Bangers and Mash.
Meat Pies such as Steak and Ale or Steak and Kidney.
Recipe for Traditional Steak and Ale Pie
1/2 tbls Oil- I used olive oil.
1kg Braising Steak stripped of big fatty pieces and cut into chunks;
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 Large Onion chopped roughly
2 Large Carrots chopped into discs
500ml Strong Ale
4 Beef Oxo cubes
1 Vegetable cube
1/2 tsp Chilli powder
2-3 tsp Thyme, or a small handful of fresh thyme if preferred
300g Ready to roll puff pastry
1 Egg, beaten lightly, to glaze
pepper and salt to taste
You may also want to use Mushrooms, Peas, Potatoes or any other desired vegetables in this pie - depending on what you are serving with!
British Steak and Ale Pie
Christmas in England
In the United Kingdom, the traditional meal consists of roast turkey, served with roast potatoes and parsnips and other vegetables as well as pigs in blankets and stuffing.
Traditional British Christmas Lunch
This is followed by Christmas pudding, a heavy steamed pudding made with dried fruit, suet, and very little flour. This is usually served with brandy butter or brandy cream and arrives at the table on fire after being covered in brandy and set alight.
Facts about England
Regional Influences
There have been three major influences on British Cuisine, These are 1) Different settlers since the ancient times who have varied and added to the national dishes. These include the Romans, the Vikings and the French. 2) The expansion of the British empire as when the ex patriots returned they brought back food from the colonies. For example English Breakfast Tea originally came from East Asia but has since become a staple of the British cuisine. 3) The war years also had a major impact as food was scarce and therefore it brought the British people back to more traditional cooking using mainly staple foods rather than more exotic imported goods.
Traditional Meals
Recipe for Traditional Steak and Ale Pie
1/2 tbls Oil- I used olive oil.
1kg Braising Steak stripped of big fatty pieces and cut into chunks;
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 Large Onion chopped roughly
2 Large Carrots chopped into discs
500ml Strong Ale
4 Beef Oxo cubes
1 Vegetable cube
1/2 tsp Chilli powder
2-3 tsp Thyme, or a small handful of fresh thyme if preferred
300g Ready to roll puff pastry
1 Egg, beaten lightly, to glaze
pepper and salt to taste
You may also want to use Mushrooms, Peas, Potatoes or any other desired vegetables in this pie - depending on what you are serving with!
Christmas in England
In the United Kingdom, the traditional meal consists of roast turkey, served with roast potatoes and parsnips and other vegetables as well as pigs in blankets and stuffing.
This is followed by Christmas pudding, a heavy steamed pudding made with dried fruit, suet, and very little flour. This is usually served with brandy butter or brandy cream and arrives at the table on fire after being covered in brandy and set alight.